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This chapter discusses faith in Islam. It argues that faith, like speech, is both social and individual. Acts of faith always involve a dialogue either between the worshiper and the object of her worship, or between the actor and his fellows in a religious community. This is why a faith that is not expressed in the context of structured social relationships is no faith at all.

This chapter discusses faith in Islam. It argues that faith, like speech, is both social and individual. Acts of faith always involve a dialogue either between the worshiper and the object of her worship, or between the actor and his fellows in a religious community. This is why a faith that is not expressed in the context of structured social relationships is no faith at all.